SENSELESS CRUELTY

While watching the documentary film, “Tomorrow’s Freedom,” on Marwan Barghouti, I realized that I have been very reluctant to address one particular aspect of Israel’s behavior towards Palestinians: a streak of senseless cruelty and vindictiveness found in many (not all) Israeli soldiers and commanders. This cruelty has gained widespread approval and legitimacy in Israel, sometimes… Continue reading SENSELESS CRUELTY

The orchestrated persecution of Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian

A vicious campaign by Israeli academia, police, and media to silence the professor shows Palestinians they have no safe place in Zionist institutions. By Shahrazad Odeh April 30, 2024 This disgraceful behaviour is entirely consistent with the aims of Israel to silence anybody who see’s them for what they are – Mark On April 18, Israeli police… Continue reading The orchestrated persecution of Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian

The Promised Land

Biblical Narratives and Gaza Now: A Theological Reflection PIEN Vice-President Rev Dr Ray Williamson On 26th January 2024, the International Court of Justice gave a ruling that Israel was ‘plausibly’ committing genocide in Gaza. Three months earlier, as he announced the decision to send ground troops into Gaza, the Israeli Prime Minister made reference to… Continue reading The Promised Land

Violence flares at UCLA as police end protests at New York’s Columbia

(The Age, 2/5/2024) Unbelievable – the Israeli propaganda machine supported by the right wing police strike again – Mark Mounting tensions on US campuses boiled over on Wednesday when pro-Israel supporters attacked an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA, hours after police arrested activists who occupied a building at Columbia University and flattened a tent… Continue reading Violence flares at UCLA as police end protests at New York’s Columbia